Offer Description
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava Announces a Selection Procedure for the Position of:
Professor / Associate Professor in Nursing with Appointment as Head of the Department of Nursing and Midwifery
Category: Academic
Workplace: Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava
Workplace specifications: Department of Nursing and Midwifery
Position classification: Professor, Associate Professor
Job Description: A Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor appointed as head of the Institute is an academic staff member who, within the scope of the agreed job position, performs teaching and research activities at the Institute while simultaneously serving as a manager responsible in particular for:
- ensuring staffing and delivery of teaching across all levels of study programmes (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral) and contributing to their further development;
- directing and implementing research activities, grant projects, and publication strategies;
- supporting internationalization, promotion, and representation of the Institute, including the dissemination of research and professional achievements.
The expected form of employment: 100 % (full-time position)
The duration of employment:
- The selected candidate will be employed as an academic staff member and appointed as Head of the Institute for a period of three years.
- If the selected candidate is already employed by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, their existing employment contract will remain unchanged, and only their functional appointment as Head of the Institute will be modified
Probation Period: Employment will be concluded for a fixed term with a six-month probation period.
Additional employment notes:
The Department of Nursing and Midwifery provides education for students enrolled in Bachelor's and follow-up Master's degree programmes in Nursing and Midwifery, delivered in both full-time and combined forms of study and participates in teaching nursing courses in other degree programs at the faculty/university.
The expected Start date: 1 January 2027
Wage conditions:
Salary will be determined according to the University's internal salary regulations and will also reflect the candidate’s experience and involvement in research and grant activities.
Where to apply
Requirements
Research Field: Medical sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Qualification requirements – required:
- a university degree in nursing or a related healthcare field;
- appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor in Nursing (appointments obtained outside the Czech Republic must be recognized according to applicable Czech legislation or relevant international agreements);
- active teaching and publication record;
- active command of the English language;
- organizational and leadership skills;
- experience in a managerial position is an advantage.
- excellent knowledge of the Czech language
Languages: CZECH — Level: Excellent
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good
Research Field: Medical sciences
Additional Information
Benefits:
- 8 weeks of annual leave
- 5 days of paid health recovery leave
- Meal vouchers valued at CZK 123 per day
- Flexible working hours and occasional remote work opportunities
- Support for sports activities, including the MultiSport employee programme
- English language courses and other professional development courses
- Discounts on housing rentals with Heimstaden
- Access to Elánek kindergarten for employees’ children with a 50% discount on tuition fees
- Free services of the University Library and access to e-books
- 15% discount on books purchased through the University Shop and Bookstore (OUShop)
- Discounted mobile plans through the T-Mobile employee benefits programme
- Opportunity to work within a professional team at a stable employer
- Supportive organizational culture and pleasant working environment
Selection process
The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted: Czech
Documents required from the participant:
- Completed application form
- Link for sending the required documents, specifically:
- structured professional CV including a list of publications;
- motivation letter;
- scanned copies of university diplomas and qualification certificates;
- concept paper outlining the prospective development strategy of the Institute (key points, maximum 3 A4 pages) in Czech or English
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026 (inclusive)
Information about the selection procedure:
The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava reserves the right to invite only selected applicants for a personal interview and also reserves the right not to select any candidate. The selection procedure may be cancelled or re-announced.
Contact: PersonalniLF@osu.cz
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Ostrava
Country: Czech Republic
City: Ostrava
Postal Code: 70200
Street: Dvořákova 7
Contact
City: Ostrava
Website: http://www.osu.cz
Street: Dvořákova 7
Postal Code: 701 03
E-Mail: PersonalniLF@osu.cz